Governor Pattison Takes Surprise Visit to Warren Asylum
Governor Pattison with Dr Higbee and Col Demming arrived in Warren at 10 am and toured the North Warren Asylum. He expressed approval of management after a private inspection and later planned a Dayton Normal School stop with Dr Wighee.
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Pattison
Higbee
Schools of
Pennsylvania
Col. Demming
Warren
North Warren
Curwen
Asylum
Curwin
Armstrong Co
Normal School
Dayton
Dr. Wighee
Smiley
Titusville
Warren Asylum
Randall for President emerges as Democratic hopeful
The Wilkesbarre Union Leader endorses Randall for President, praising his character and loyalty to the party. The piece argues Randall would be preferable to Blaine Arthur Logan and suggests his nomination could steer Democrats toward a conservative, electable path in Chicago. It also notes Randall’s strong reception in Pennsylvania and the hope that he might step aside for Tilden if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jd
Randall
Wilkesbarre Union
Pennsylvania
Naifn
Tilden
Chicago
Grant and Lincoln in 1880 ticket talk in the press
A Washington correspondent endorses Grant for President with Lincoln as Vice President amid Republican talks. The Philadelphia Record rejects a Grant imperialist ghost and warns against renewed terms. The Buffalo Courier lists Hewitt Flower and Cleveland as Democratic candidates, noting Cleveland’s governorship but political flaws.
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Washington
Grant
Lincoln
Philadelphia Record
Blaine
Maine
General Grant
New York
Buffalo Courier
Abram &. Hewitt
Roswell P. Flower
Gov. Cleveland
Courier
Cleveland
Democratic and political currents flare in editorial chatter
The column surveys candidates and factions for national and state posts. It notes J. Tivex resisting re election to the Presidency, Jvyee Scorizio as a Republican prospect, and Col. Watson’s strong bid for Congressman at Large. It discusses Adam Badeau, Hexey Warp Bercrew, Blaine, and Blaine’s Presbyterian ties, then shifts to labor unrest in coal regions and tariff debates. It weighs William Watack’s Allentown backing and calls for two capable county commissioners. It ends with cautions about county expenses and calls for vigilant budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre Mewsdaler
William A. Watack
Allentown
Delegates Chosen at Corry Republican District Meet
Delegates from the twenty seventh district met in Corry to elect two district delegates to the Chicago Convention. P R Gray of Venango was chosen chairman C Allen of Warren and J D Bentley of Erie secretaries. Delegates named Joseph Johnson of Erie and E Echols of Venango. alternates E Cooper of Venango and Thomas J Devere of Erie. L B Wood of Warren appointed elector by acclamation. Resolutions endorsed L E Watson for Congressman at Large. Convent- ion favored Blaine unanimously.
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Corry
Chicago
P.R. Gray
Venango County
C. ©. Allen
Warren
J.D. Bentley
Erie
Joseph Johnson
E. Echols
E. Cooper
Venango
Thomas J. Devere
Erie County
L. B. Wood
Warren County
L. Ef.watson
Blaine
Art Exhibition seeks contributions of decorative works
The Art Committee invites contributions including pictures plaques screens vases statuary and other decorative art for the Loan Exhibition. Amateur work is a specialty. Leave word with Mr. D. M. Williams at the storeroom adjoining the Post Office or at the chairman W. A. Greaves studio.
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D. M. Williams
W. A. Greaves
Republican Convention Taunts Tariff Plank in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Republican State Convention in Harrisburg approved the present protective tariff and demanded a free ballot and an honest count. Col Watson lost to C B Osborne for At Large in the House race. Delegates-at-large include J W Lee and Lewis Merc. Galusha Grow was named permanent chairman. Dr Graves' Heart Regulator advertised as a nationwide heart remedy.
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Harrisburg
Tilden
Col. Watson
Congress
C. 8. Osborne
Luzerne
Chicago
Swanson Turner Marries in Pittsfields Pa
In Pittsfields Pennsylvania on April 11 1881 by Reverend E Lo Davies John A Swenson of Pittsfield to Augusta A Parner of Ledion Warren County Ohio. Dunn Hertzell Marriage in Warren April 10 1884 by Reverend P Doerr John Dunn to Miss Ella Hertzel both of Warren Pa.
Obituary notices from early 1880s tough names and ages
In Russelabure on April 5 1884 Any Love daughter of Mrs Samuel Allen aged 18 died of consumption. In Inghtsville on April 9 114 Elis Polly Wyman widow of Bill Wy man aged in first year. Keribille April 9 184 Pleasant Township Warren County Pa Bertha Saplhita daughter of Mr Jacob Kripille aged 33 years 6 months id days.
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Lovd
Russelabure
Samuel Allen
Wyman
Ightsville
Elis
Polly Wyman
Bill Wiyman
Keribille
Pleasant Township
Warren County
Pa Bertha Saplhita
Jacob Kripille
Montubs
Democratic candidates announced for county offices
We are authorized to announce Phalr Leonhart David Manly Brew Fraxbury and Guones W Kinnear as candidates or nominative contenders for county commissioner or register and recorder subject to Democratic county convention or nomination. The notices identify Farmington Township Farmington and the upcoming election.
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Weare
Phalr Leonhart
Meare
David Manly
Farmington Township
Hood Wan
Brew Fraxbury
Farmington
Register and
Regorl
Guones W. Kinnear
Mechanic's Lyceum Association of Sheffield proposed
Notice states an application will be made to a Warren County law judge on Saturday May 3, 1584 for the incorporation of Mechanic's Lyceum Association of Sheffield under the Pennsylvania act of 1874 for erecting a hall for public and private use. Solicitors Wetmore Moves Hincher.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mechanic's Lyceum Association of
Sheffield
Wetmore, Moves & Hincher, Solicitors
Dissolution of partnership in Sheffield market business
Notice of dissolution for the firm of Andrew Nelson and A F Olson in Sheffield Pa. The copartnership under the name Andrew Nelson is dissolved. All firm debts to be paid by Andrew Nelson and those indebted to the firm to settle with Nelson alone. The business will be conducted at the same place by A Nelson. April 4 1884.
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Andrew Nelson
A. F. Olson
Debs
Nelson
A. Nelson
Stranaban Block
Waters’ Jewelry Store
Warren
A. Weiss
The Doctor's Mistake and Brown's Iron Bitters Endorsement
An 19th century-style argument praises Brown's Iron Bitters as a safe iron remedy that outperforms other tonics. It claims the preparation avoids injuring teeth or stomach, improves vigor for the frail and dyspeptic, and is safe for children with no mystery in its compounding.
Warren Borough bans frame buildings in several streets
At a meeting on April 7, Warren Burgess and Town Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the erection of frame tenements stores warehouses or other structures on Liberty Street Water and Third streets Poplar Street Hickory Street and adjacent squares. Violators face a $100 penalty enforceable by the borough.
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Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Warren
Librty
Poplar
Liberty Street
Third Street
Poplar Street
Third
Hicko Street
Burgess
Notice of Public Sale of Reuben Skinner Estate Land
Charles T. Bordwell, committee for Reuben L. Skinner, a lunatic, will sell at public auction on April 26 at 1 p.m. at the Bear Lake store in Warren County, Pa. The tract in Columbus Township, Warren County, Va lies north of John Waiton, east of Judson C. Day, south by the highway center near Thomas Blanchard’s house, and west by Mor rill Moore heirs land, about 20 acres. Sold as property of Skinner. terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly payments with interest, secured by mortgage. Bear Lake, Pa April 4, 18S. A. DT. Bordwell, Committee.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Warren
Moundiay
Mead
Pennsyvania
F. H. Havkwell
H . Lanham
Conrath Wright and Company
Georges Given
Warren County Hardware Company
Allen
Charles T. Borewell
Reuben L. Skinner
Bear Lake
Columbus Township
John Waiton
Judson C. Day
Baker Hill Corners
Thomas Blanchard
Morrill Moore
Reuven L. Skinner
Francis W. Skinner
Aia Florelia A. Skinner
Payne
Bordwell
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the Ledger Steam Printing House
Aberesta Bent
Pennsy
Ren J. F. Morris
Lepcerr
Penn’a
Riday
Gov. Pattison
Randall For
Presidenr
Grant and Lincoln
Bratxg
J. Tivex
Jvyee Scorizio
Enreror Winiam
Bismarck
New York World
Sunday World
Adam Badeau
Havana
London
Adam Badeaudor
Hexey
Bercrew
Henry
Bub Ixcelsotn
Bob
House of Representatives
Morrison
Randa
Eaton
Connecticut
Ben
Franklin
Warren Light and Heat Company
Sheffield, Pa
Union School
C.D. Arird
Warren Uorl
WEISS
D. H. Hunter & Son’s
O. H. Hunter & Son
Grocer
G. I
Water Street, Warren
Berman Greenlund
Rowland & Greenland
Sign & Ornamental Painters
Hickory
School House
Warren, Pa
Quai
Michael Hoffman
Schellhammer & Lesser
Soree Eens
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